SOC 53-7000
Material Moving Workers
Risk Score
⚠️37/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥7,871,860
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$38K
$30K – $55K
Projected Growth
📈+3.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Material Moving Workers face a risk score of 37/100 — 7 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $38K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Material Moving Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated warehouse sorting and loading systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 7,871,860 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in emergency situation response and quick decision-making and navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Material Moving Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated warehouse sorting and loading systems
Drone delivery displacing last-mile logistics workers
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection needs
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Emergency situation response and quick decision-making
Navigating unpredictable road and weather conditions
Manual loading of irregular and fragile cargo
Navigating complex urban environments with obstacles
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 84% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 76% |
| Air Transportation Workers | 31 | $107K | 72% |